Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National
- Apply before Nov 2026, International
- Starting May 2027
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, National
- Apply before Jul 2027, International
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
53 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Washington, D. C., United States
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction
Overview
To earn the Civil Engineering degree at Catholic University of America, students must complete graduate coursework, pass a comprehensive examination, conduct a program of original research in civil engineering, and write and defend a doctoral dissertation on the research.
Features
- The Ph.D. degree contains at least 53 graduate credit hours, a comprehensive exam, and the dissertation.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A minimum of 53 semester hours of graduate work in a program of study prepared and approved in consultation with an advisor.
- Up to 24 semester credit hours of graduate coursework earned at another accredited institution with a grade of B or better may be applied toward course requirements for the doctoral degrees upon recommendation of the appropriate graduate program and with the approval of the dean of the school.
- For students who earned their master's degrees at CUA, up to 30 semester credit hours of course work with a grade of B or better may be applied toward the course requirements for the doctoral degrees.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- A completed application for graduate admission and application fee
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate coursework (Unofficial copies can be used for application review)
- Three (3) official letters of recommendation
- GRE scores, for applicants to the doctoral program
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 47,229 AUD / year ≈ 33,478 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 47,229 AUD / year ≈ 33,478 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 47,229 AUD / year ≈ 33,478 USD / year
Living costs
Washington, D. C., United States: 2,405-4,197 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Civil Engineering.
